#High Winds
Hawaiian Electric activates emergency response plan ahead of Hone
Hawaiian Electric urges customers to review their family and business emergency plans and to keep a close watch on the development of the storm.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a northeast to east winds of 40 to 50 mph are sweeping the summits with gusts up to 60 mph.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that northeast to east winds of 40 to 45 mph are anticipated with gusts up to 70 mph.
Update: Winter weather advisory on Hawai‘i Island summits extended
An additional one inch of snow is expected.
Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits starting this evening
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, southwest winds from 30 to 50 mph with localized gusts to 65 mph are expected.
Update: Wind advisory issued for Big Island is canceled
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph will sweep across the interior of Hawai‘i Island with localized gusts of 50 mph.
Civil Defense: All roads now open; National Weather Service issues coastal flood statement
Another cold front will move in from the northwest early Thursday morning, bringing weather conditions similar to those Monday and Tuesday.
Winter weather advisory, high wind warning issued for Big Island summits
The winter advisory and wind warning are in effect till 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Update: Wind advisory canceled for various areas of the Big Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that winds have fallen below the advisory threshold.
Maui firefighters battling multiple blazes, including on Front Street in Lahaina
Firefighters on Maui have been battling wildfires and structure fires on Tuesday in Upcountry and Lahaina areas, including on the main tourist drag of Front Street. The fires are not contained, fueled by high winds and dry air as a result of Hurricane Dora.
Update: Mauna Kea Resort sheltering in place as Hawai‘i fire crews battle brush fire along Kohala Coast; portion of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway closed
Two more brush fires have broken out in South Kohala near the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach areas on the Big Island, according to Hawaiʻi County officials.
Hawaiʻi County, state agencies prep for potential impacts from Hurricane Calvin
While current forecasts suggest Calvin will weaken below hurricane status before reaching the state, Hawaiʻi County officials maintain that it is essential for Big Island residents to remain vigilant and prepared for potential hazards.
Rare flying-saucer-shaped clouds hovered over Big Island on Wednesday
On Wednesday, the Big Island was treated to relatively rare lower-atmospheric spectacles for skies over Hawai‘i — lenticular clouds. The thick, lens-shaped, bright white, fluffy masses hovered high in the otherwise clear blue sky for most of the day.
Super windy on Big Island summits this week; gusts more than 100 mph possible
The forecast for Big Island summits this week is for southwest winds of 45 to 75 mph with local gusts of move than 100 mph possible.
UPDATE 5: High wind and winter weather advisories canceled for Big Island
The National Weather Service has canceled the high wind and winter weather advisories for the Big Island.
Wind advisory extended for parts of Big Island; high surf advisory also in effect
The forecast for portions of the Big Island is for east winds of 25 to 35 mph, with localized gusts up to 55 mph, through at least Wednesday.
Wind advisory for Kohala, north portion of Big Island extended through Friday
A strong high pressure system far north of Hawaiʻi will deliver strong trade winds and gusts through Friday, particularly in exposed areas. Stable conditions will allow for intense downsloping gusts in South Kohala.
Civil Defense advises against hosting outdoor Thanksgiving events because of expected severe weather
A severe weather forecast has been issued for the entire state starting tonight through Thanksgiving Day.
Flash Flood Watch For Big Island: Wind Advisory, High Surf and Gale Warnings Extended
Flash flooding is life threatening. Do not cross fast flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
Video: Waikoloa Winds Topple Trees
Strong winds upwards of 40 mph, with gusts of more than 60 mph, toppled trees and caused other potential hazards across the Waikoloa area Tuesday afternoon.
